Licensed Movers in Jersey City, NJ
28 household-goods carriers are registered in Jersey City with the FMCSA, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Jersey City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Jersey City
- 28
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 47
- of 68 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
28 licensed movers are registered in Jersey City and 40 more work within 30 miles; 47 of the 68 can move you out of state. 38 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 18,955 people a year move to Hudson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Jersey City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
WG Moving Inc
629 Grove Street 2Nd Floor, NJ 07310
- USDOT
- 2447423
- MC number
- MC844621
- Fleet
- 15 trucks · 25 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
Alpha Moving and Storage
Legal name: Alpha Transportation Inc
234 16Th Street 2Nd Floor, NJ 07310
- USDOT
- 2047066
- MC number
- MC720122
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 3
Moishe's Moving Systems LLC
215 Coles St, NJ 07310
- USDOT
- 587098
- MC number
- MC237817
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 48 drivers
- Registered since
- 1995
- 4
Capital Moving & Storage Company Inc
97 Burma Road, NJ 07305
- USDOT
- 784579
- MC number
- MC685228
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 10 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 5
Catlow Movers
Legal name: Irving Catlow Inc
704 Summit Ave, NJ 07306
- USDOT
- 859971
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 6
Eagle Van Lines Moving & Storage Inc
35 Fayette Place, NJ 07306
- USDOT
- 1020928
- MC number
- MC428271
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 7
Cross State Van Lines
Legal name: One Circle Moving & Storage LLC
230 Neptune Ave, NJ 07305
- USDOT
- 3336589
- MC number
- MC1064167
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 8
Fast and Efficient Moving LLC
204 Bartholdi Ave Apt 2, NJ 07305
- USDOT
- 4233361
- MC number
- MC1638155
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 9
Madans Moving Vanlines
295 Ege Ave Unit 1, NJ 07304
- USDOT
- 4050471
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 10
Legacy Movers LLC
580 Luis Munoz Marin Blvd, NJ 07310
- USDOT
- 4448660
- MC number
- MC1752744
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Handlers Moving Inc | 3852921 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 12 | On Time Moving LLC | 4402715 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 | Bluestar Movers LLC | 4547320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 | Evergreen Relocations LLC | 4544595 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 | Moving Relo | 2917191 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 16 | MMS Moving Services LLC | 4485376 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 | Keep It Moving Logistics Inc | 2589385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 | Ample Moving Inc | 2971434 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 | Soaring Hawk Movers LLC | 3735065 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 20 | Phoenix Moving and Storage LLC | 3762651 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 21 | State to State Moving Lond Distance Expert | 3767999 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 22 | Enterprise Van Lines Inc | 1742369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 23 | Morrissey's Moving Company | 1306238 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 24 | Patel Moving LLC | 4330149 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 | Starline Moving & Storage LLC | 3450534 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 26 | Lioness Movers LLC | 4466637 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 | Crown Moving LLC | 4237658 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 28 | Madison Movers | 4401968 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Jersey City
Nearest first, from Hoboken, Roselle, New York City, Union City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | S & A Movers Inc | Hoboken, NJ | 2980927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi |  | Ola Moving LLC | Hoboken, NJ | 4410283 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | VIP Designer Moving LLC | Roselle, NJ | 3743121 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Hanseatic Moving Services LLC | Hoboken, NJ | 1938387 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Clearskiis Moving & Storage | New York City, NY | 2081230 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Globe Storage & Moving Company Inc | New York City, NY | 6451 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Eagle Transfer Corporation | New York City, NY | 117357 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Top Tier Movers | Union City, NJ | 3946442 | 5 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | A Pensa Modern Movers | Union City, NJ | 31457 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi |  | Going Art Movers Inc | New York City, NY | 1146722 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Montia Movers | New York City, NY | 1672770 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Best Valer Moving LLC | Union City, NJ | 4486230 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Distance Movers | Union City, NJ | 3341390 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | 51 States Relocation LLC | Union City, NJ | 4254082 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Luxury Moving Systems | New York City, NY | 1834984 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Boss Movers NYC LLC | New York City, NY | 4108085 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Mex Moving and Storage Corp | Union City, NJ | 3668561 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | United States Moving System Inc | Union City, NJ | 1756708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Brave New World Moving & Storage LLC | New York City, NY | 1561084 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Orange Truck Movers | New York City, NY | 3208779 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Melticulous Moving Services LLC | New York City, NY | 4065515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Kushner Moving Group | New York City, NY | 3354482 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Two Men and A Van NYC Movers | New York City, NY | 3824117 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Piece of Cake Moving | New York City, NY | 3066988 | 340 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi |  | Business Relocation Services Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 738227 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Excellent Quality Movers | Brooklyn, NY | 1452479 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Rabbit Movers | Brooklyn, NY | 2988028 | 8 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Blue Moving | Brooklyn, NY | 2971486 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | All Season Movers Inc | Kearny, NJ | 859494 | 6 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Bestguy Moving Services LLC | Secaucus, NJ | 1842047 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Pearson Moving Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 1629985 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A Plus Moving & Storage LLC | New York City, NY | 3379227 | 5 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Central Moving & Storage Co Inc | New York City, NY | 1060493 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Movers Not Shakers Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1124999 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | Rapid Interstate Movers LLC | Kearny, NJ | 4083737 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | Hudson River Moving & Storage LLC | Secaucus, NJ | 2087504 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | Summer Moving Corp | New York City, NY | 4008761 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | Scanio Movers Inc | New York City, NY | 537054 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Apartment Movers Inc | New York City, NY | 1251876 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Top Tier Van Lines LLC | Kearny, NJ | 3397111 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Jersey City
38 of the 68 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 589 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 42 of 384 vehicle inspections (10.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 64 of 589 driver inspections (10.9%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Excellent Quality MoversBrooklyn, NY · USDOT 1452479 | 23 | 0 of 18 | 1 of 23 |
| WG Moving IncJersey City, NJ · USDOT 2447423 | 20 | 2 of 16 | 0 of 20 |
| S & A Movers IncHoboken, NJ · USDOT 2980927 | 19 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 19 |
| Bestguy Moving Services LLCSecaucus, NJ · USDOT 1842047 | 17 | 3 of 14 | 2 of 17 |
| 51 States Relocation LLCUnion City, NJ · USDOT 4254082 | 13 | 2 of 7 | 5 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Jersey City
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$49 per mover per hour in New Jersey in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $761 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,398. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,062 – $1,416 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Jersey City cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Jersey City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 17 carriers registered in Jersey City hold it and 30 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Jersey City cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WG Moving Inc | 2447423 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | | Alpha Moving and Storage | 2047066 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | | Moishe's Moving Systems LLC | 587098 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 | | Capital Moving & Storage Company Inc | 784579 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 | Eagle Van Lines Moving & Storage Inc | 1020928 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 | Cross State Van Lines | 3336589 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 | Fast and Efficient Moving LLC | 4233361 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 8 | Legacy Movers LLC | 4448660 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 | On Time Moving LLC | 4402715 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 | Bluestar Movers LLC | 4547320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 | Evergreen Relocations LLC | 4544595 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 | MMS Moving Services LLC | 4485376 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | S & A Movers Inc | Hoboken, NJ | 2980927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | | Ola Moving LLC | Hoboken, NJ | 4410283 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | VIP Designer Moving LLC | Roselle, NJ | 3743121 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Hanseatic Moving Services LLC | Hoboken, NJ | 1938387 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | Globe Storage & Moving Company Inc | New York City, NY | 6451 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Eagle Transfer Corporation | New York City, NY | 117357 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | A Pensa Modern Movers | Union City, NJ | 31457 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | | Going Art Movers Inc | New York City, NY | 1146722 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Montia Movers | New York City, NY | 1672770 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Best Valer Moving LLC | Union City, NJ | 4486230 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Distance Movers | Union City, NJ | 3341390 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | 51 States Relocation LLC | Union City, NJ | 4254082 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in New Jersey is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Hudson County
Jersey City is in Hudson County, NJ. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 22,806 people a year leaving Hudson County for another state, most often for New York (about 6,348), California (about 2,245) and Florida (about 2,157), while about 18,955 (±1,519) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Jersey City mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in New Jersey
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Jersey City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Jersey City, NJ?
28 household-goods carriers are registered in Jersey City itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Hoboken, Roselle, New York City, Union City and nearby). All 68 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Jersey City?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$49 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $761 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,398. A long-distance move from Jersey City to Washington, DC (about 236 miles) is $1,062 – $1,416 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Jersey City?
By reported fleet, Piece of Cake Moving in New York City, NY, with 340 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3066988). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Jersey City, NJ?
17 carriers registered in Jersey City hold interstate operating authority, and 30 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Jersey City movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside New Jersey is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever New Jersey requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 47 of the 68 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Jersey City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 38 of the 68 movers listed here were inspected, 589 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 42 of 384 vehicle inspections (10.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Hudson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 18,955 (±1,519) a year from other states, about 9,573 (±1,041) from abroad and about 11,354 (±1,321) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Bergen County (about 5,699 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.